Training Philosophy
Core principles that guide our approach
Bouldering is a skill sport disguised as strength training. Progress comes from movement quality, not just pulling power. Finger tendons adapt over years, not months - patience prevents injury. Rest days are training days for tendons. Scientific findings: - Hangboard training significantly improves grip strength (8-week RCT evidence) - 4-week training blocks recommended due to small muscle/high injury risk - Periodization phases: Base Fitness → Strength → Power → Power Endurance - Unstructured climbing is ineffective for intermediate+ improvement - Frequent low intensity finger loading can be as effective as maximal loads Key principles: - Technique > strength for climbers below V6 - Finger tendon adaptation takes 6-12+ months - Rest days are when tendons adapt - never skip - Campus board only for V5+ climbers with 2+ years experience - Warm up thoroughly - cold tendons are injury-prone